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Nikki Haley declines a third-party presidential run with No Labels, citing inability to collaborate with a Democratic Vice President.
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Nikki Haley has decided not to pursue the possibility of becoming a presidential candidate through the No Labels third-party ticket, due to the increasing unlikelihood of her securing the Republican nomination through GOP primary victories.
At a press event prior to a protest in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Haley refuted any discussions with No Labels about potentially running for office and disregarded the group’s attempts to contact her as insignificant.
“I have not engaged in discussions regarding the independent No Labels movement,” Haley said to journalists. “Although I am aware that they have shown interest, my political affiliation remains Republican.”
A suggestion has been made by a collective group to have a Republican and an independent candidate on a presidential ticket instead of a Democrat. The group has shown some interest in having Haley as the main candidate.
The ex-governor of South Carolina and former ambassador to the United Nations has continuously refused to consider a third-party candidacy, and she recently voiced her disapproval of the notion.
“If I were to implement a No Labels policy, it would necessitate having a Democratic vice president. I am unable to carry out my presidential agenda with a Democratic vice president.”
Haley stated that she would not be able to form a bipartisan ticket due to conflicting policies with a potential Democratic running mate.
Haley expressed her desire to reduce the size of the government and improve its efficiency during a press conference. She also mentioned her goal of increasing literacy rates by allocating more federal funds to the state level for areas such as education, healthcare, welfare, and mental health. She stated that she is unable to do so with a Democratic vice president.
Haley stated her goal is to prevent a Trump-Biden election and save the nation.
23 primary contests thus far but is hoping to gain momentum and support in the upcoming crucial primaries
As Super Tuesday approaches next week, the former governor of South Carolina has been traveling across the country on her campaign tour. So far, she has not emerged as the winner in any of the 23 primary contests, but she hopes to gain momentum and build support in the pivotal upcoming primaries.nominating contests
The individual chose not to make a statement regarding the possibility of extending her campaign past the month of March.
“I have never been one to focus solely on the distant future,” Haley stated to the press. “This has been true throughout my entire life and is certainly not my approach in this election.”
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Source: cbsnews.com